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Tools for Change A Resource Catalog for Community Health
Tools for ChangeA Resource Catalog for Community Health
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ChangeLabSolutionscreateshealthiercommunitiesforallthroughequitablelaws&policies.Ourinnovativepolicysolutionsaddressallaspectsofajust,vital,andthrivingcommunity.Explorethiscatalogtoseehowourtoolscanhelpyourcommunity!
Theselectedmodelpolicies,how-toguides,infographics,factsheets,onlinetrainings,andotherpracticalresourcesfeaturedinthiscatalogfocusonthesetopicareas:
• GoodGovernance(p.3)
• HealthyNeighborhoods(p.6)
• Food&Beverages(p.10)
• ChildCare&Schools(p.14)
• TobaccoPrevention(p.17)
• HealthCare(p.21)
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Good GovernanceLawsandpoliciesarepowerfultoolsformakingourcommunitieshealthierandmoreequitable.Agoodgovernanceprocessisinclusive,transparent,andeffective,andhelpsfosteraclearunderstandingofpolicylandscapes,localresources,andpotentialpartnerships.Wehavetheresourcesexplainingtheessentialsofpublichealthlawandpolicythatcanhelpcreatemeaningful,lastingchangeinyourcommunity.
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Blueprint for Changemakers Forfartoolong,discriminatorylawsandpolicieshavepreventedpeoplefromlivinghealthylives.Everyonedeservesgoodjobsandschools,healthyfood,safeneighborhoods,qualityhealthcare,andaffordablehousing.Butsomefolksareexcludedfromaccessingthesebasicneedsbecauseofunfairpoliciesthatcreatebarrierstohealthinunderservedcommunities.
ChangingexistinglawsandpoliciesisthemosteffectivemethodforundoingtheharmsofdiscriminatorypoliciesandadvancinghealthequityacrossAmerica.Thisnewresourcepresentslegalstrategiesandbestpracticestohelppolicymakers,practitioners,andcommunitiesimprovehealthoutcomes.
ABlueprintforChangemakers:AchievingHealthEquityThroughLaw&Policy(New)
Health in All PoliciesHealthinAllPolicies(HiAP)isatransformative,collaborativeapproachtoimprovingacommunitybyincorporatinghealth,sustainability,andequityconsiderationsintodecisionmakingacrossgovernmentagenciesandpolicyareas.Atitscore,itmeansgovernmentagenciescollaboratetoidentifysharedgoals,maximizeresources,harmonizeactivities,andinvestinbigsolutionsthatproducemultiplebenefits.Inpartnershipwiththecommunitiestheyserve,publicagenciesareusingthisapproachtosolvetheirlargestsocialandenvironmentalchallenges.
Theseresourcesareintendedforanyoneinterestedinbuildinghealthiercommunitiesthroughmorecollaborativeandefficientpolicymaking.Theyincludebestpracticesandlessonslearnedfromcommunityleadersacrossthecountry.
Collaborative Health: A Health in All Policies Presentation
A Roadmap for Health in All Policies: Collaborating to Win the Policy Marathon (New)
From Start to Finish: How to Permanently Improve Government Through Health in All Policies
Commitment to Change: Model Health in All Policies Model Policies
Multisector Partnerships Cultivatingpartnershipsamonggovernmentagencies,localorganizations,andcommunityinstitutionsiskeytoimprovinghealthoutcomes.Successfulpublichealthinitiativesengageresidents,advocates,andpolicymakersindevelopingandrealizingthecommunity’svisionofahealthierfuture.Theseresourcesprovidestrategiesforbuildingandstrengtheningpartnershipsforpublichealth.
Pathways to Policy: A Step-By-Step Playbook for Young People Who Want to Change The World (New)
What Is Policy? An Introductory Fact Sheet that Defines Policy
Healthy Planning Guide: An Overview of Development Strategies for Healthier Communities
Partners for Public Health: Working with Local, State, & Federal Agencies to Create Healthier Communities
Putting Business to Work for Health: Incentive Policies for the Private Sector
Know the Rules: An Overview of State Agency Rulemaking
Preemption: Why It Matters for Public HealthLocalcontrolisessentialforincreasingaccesstonutritiousfood,cleanair,activetransit,andhealthy,affordablehousing.Butlocalleadersfacearealthreatinpreemption,whenahigherlevelofgovernmentrestrictsoreveneliminatestheauthorityofalowerlevelofgovernmenttotakeaction.Thesepublicationsexplainwhatyouneedtoknowaboutpreemptionanditsimpactonpublichealth.
Preemption, Public Health, & Equity: The Search for Local Solutions (Webinar) (New)
Understanding Preemption: A Fact Sheet Series About Preemption & Policy (New)
Preemption & Public Health (Online Training)
Preemption: What It Is, How It Works, & Why It Matters to Public Health
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Public Health Law AcademyThePublicHealthLawAcademy,supportedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC),offersfreecoursesthatprovideasolidunderstandingoftheuseoflawandpolicytoimprovepopulationhealthoutcomes.Theseeasy-to-useonlinetrainingsareessentialforallpublichealthprofessionals,especiallythosewithnolegalbackground.
Introduction to Public Health Law
Public Health Law: Past & Present
Preemption & Public Health
Structure of Government: Exploring the Fabric & Framework of Public Health Powers
Hot Topics in Public Health Law
Public Health Threats & the U.S. Constitution: What Responders Need to Know
Legal & Policy Approaches to Reducing Prescription Drug Overdose
Pharmacist Collaborative Practice Agreements: Who, What, Why, & How (New)
Legal Epidemiology
Introduction to Legal Epidemiology (New)
Introduction to Legal Mapping (New)
Advanced Legal Epidemiology Methods (New)
Building Healthy, Equitable CommunitiesWhataretheelementsofahealthyandequitablecommunity?Howdowecreateconditionsinwhichallchildrenandfamiliescanthrive?Tofostercollaborativethinkingontheseessentialquestions,wecreatedtheBuildingHealthy,EquitableCommunitiesSeries,whereweexplorethetopicofhealthequity.Wediscusshowlawandpolicycoupledwithcommunitypowercancatalyzenewopportunitiesforeveryonetoachievetheirfullhealthpotential.Exploreourblogpostsfromthisseries:
10 Local Laws That May Be Doing More Harm Than Good (New)
6 Federal Policies That Fall Short of Supporting Working Families (New)
Critical Thinking on Health Equity & Food Systems: 8 Policies (New)
8 Policies That Have Contributed to Place-Based Health Disparities Across Generations (New)
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools: 5 Promising Areas for Policy Change (New)
Inclusive Community Engagement & Equitable Participation to Improve 4 Core Functions of Local Government (New)
Community Planning Thisintroductorycurriculumprovidescommunityleadersandworkshopparticipantswithinformationaboutpoliciesandpracticesthatimprovecommunityhealth.Itofferstoolstohelpresidentsadvocateforthemselveswithlocalofficialsandprovidesstrategiestobringtheirvoicesintopublicdecisionmakingprocesses.Theactivities,icebreakers,andaccompanyingmaterialsareofferedinbothSpanishandEnglish.TheChangemaker’sGuidewasoriginallydevelopedforresidentsintheLosAngelesarea;however,itcanbemodifiedtofitmanyothercommunitycontexts.
The Changemaker’s Guide: A Community Planning Curriculum (also in Spanish)
Training Presentation: Roses in the Concrete (also in Spanish)
Training Presentation: Run With It (also in Spanish)
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Healthy Neighborhoods
Evidenceshowsthatwhereweliveplaysakeyroleinourhealth.Housing,workplaces,streetdesign,andtransportationallinfluenceprominenthealthfactorssuchassafety,physicalactivity,accesstohealthyfood,communityengagement,andaffordableliving.Wehavethetoolstoconnectthedotsbetweenneighborhoodresourcesandtohelpcommunitiesachievetheirpolicygoals.
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Complete ParksNomatterwhereyoulive,thereshouldbeanappealingparknearby.ACompleteParkssystemensuresthatallpeoplecanenjoyagreatlocalpark.Ascommonvenuesforsportsgames,farmersmarkets,andfestivals,parksareimportantplacestogather,exercise,andrelax,whethertosocializeortohavetimeforourselves.Parksenhancecommunities,promotinghealthandrelationships.TheCompleteParksapproachisawaytomakethebenefitsofparksavailableforeveryoneinyourneighborhood,town,city,orcounty.
Complete Parks Overview: Creating an Equitable Parks System (New)
Complete Parks Indicators: A Systems Approach to Assessing Parks (New)
Complete Parks Model Resolution (New)
Complete Parks Playbook: Seven Elements of a Safe, Connected, & Healthy Parks System (also in Spanish)
Funding Complete Parks: Local Agency Strategies for the Development of Parks & Recreation Facilities
Safe, Stable, & Affordable HousingDecadesofresearchhaveshownthatsafe,stable,affordablehousingsetsthefoundationforhealth.Housinglocatedneargoodschools,high-qualityjobs,healthyfood,safeparks,anddependabletransportationisessentialforcommunitiestoprosperandthrive.Thelawsandpoliciesthatshapehousingmarketsandguidedevelopmenthaveasignificanteffectonbothhealthandprosperity.
Ourhealthyhousingworkfocusesonwhatittakestomakesafe,stable,andaffordablehousingarealityforeveryone.Weprovidetoolsthatconnectthedotsbetweenhousingandhealthandofferpracticalstepsthatcommunitiescantaketoachievetheirhousingpolicygoals.
The Health & Housing Starter Kit: A Guide for Public Health Departments, Housing Authorities, and Hospitals Working at the Intersection of Health and Housing (New)
The BLOCK Project: A Series of Conversations About Health & Housing (Blog Series)
Preserving, Protecting, & Expanding Affordable Housing: A Policy Toolkit for Public Health
A Primer on Qualified Allocation Plans: Linking Public Health & Affordable Housing
Housing & Health: New Opportunities for Dialogue & Action
Up to Code: Code Enforcement Strategies for Healthy Housing
Healthy Housing Laws that Work: Creating Effective Implementation & Enforcement Clauses
Healthy Housing Through Proactive Rental Inspection (Summary, Guide, & Model Ordinance)
Under One Roof: Model Healthy Housing Policies for Comprehensive Plans
• SeetheTobaccoPreventionsectionforresourcesonsmokefreehousing.
Active Transportation Manycommunitiesaretakingstepstoretrofittheirstreetstopromotewalkingandbiking.Diversetypesofplaces—urban,suburban,andrural—areaddressinginfrastructuregapsandbuildinganetworkofpedestrian-andbicycle-friendlyfacilitiesbetweenkeydestinations.Theseimprovementsincreaseopportunitiesforphysicalactivity,createeasieraccesstoneighborhoodresources,andhelpstrengthenthesocialfabricofcommunities.
Making Streets Welcoming for Walking: A Fact Sheet About Principles of Walkable Streets
Road Signs Pedcast: The Road Diet (A Complete Street Podcast)
Let’s Ride! 4 Requirements for a Bikeable Community (Infographic)
Move This Way: Making Neighborhoods More Walkable & Bikeable
Rural Places Make Active Spaces: Rural Community Profile
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Shared Use: Unlocking Community SpacesShareduse—alsocalledjointuse,communityuse,oropenuse—occurswhengovernmententitiesorotherorganizationsagreetoopentheirfacilitiesforusebythebroadercommunity.Onecommonexampleisaschoolplaygroundavailableforpublicuseafterschoolhours;however,sharedusearrangementscanallownewusersformanytypesofspaces,suchasgymnasiums,pools,playingfields,parks,walkingtrails,gardenplots,kitchens,meetingandperformancespaces,andpavilions.
Sharedusecanreducerace-andincome-basedhealthdisparitiesbyincreasingaccesstosafe,affordableopportunitiesforphysicalactivity.Becauseitutilizesexistingfacilities,shareduseisaparticularlypotenttoolinunder-resourcedneighborhoodswherealackoffundingmightpreventdevelopmentofnewrecreationalspaces.
Shared Use Playbook (New)
Benefits of Shared Use: An Infographic for Communities, Advocates, & Public Health Practitioners
Fair Play: Advancing Health Equity Through Shared Use
The Benefits of a Written Shared Use Agreement: Partnership to Open Access
Contracts & Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): Understanding Key Terms
Joint Use Agreement Fact Sheet, Checklist, Model Resolutions & Agreements (National & California)
Shared Use Agreements & Tribal Nations: A Fact Sheet for Shared Use In or Near Indian Country
Playing Smart: A National Toolkit on Maximizing the Potential of School & Community Property
This Land Is Our Land: A Legal & Policy Primer for Accessing Public Property for Recreation
Congregation to Community: Shared Use by North Carolina Faith-Based Organizations
Dig, Eat, & Be Healthy: A Guide to Growing Food on Public Property
Addressing Liability Concerns: Assess, Understand, and Manage the Risk of Shared Use
Incorporating Shared Use into Local School Wellness Policies
Land Use Policies: General Plans & Zoning Landuseplanningandzoningarekeytobuildingahealthiercommunity.It’sessentialtohaveafundamentalunderstandingofhowlandusedecisionsaremadeandhowadvocatescaneffectivelyparticipateinthosedecisions.Wehavedevelopedalibraryofresources,includingmodelpolicies,addressingarangeofkeylanduseissues.Theyincludeinformationaboutassessmentoflocalconditionsandneeds,communityengagement,andimplementation.
Building Healthy, Equitable Communities Through Comprehensive Long-Range Planning (Webinar) (New)
8 Policies That Have Contributed to Place-Based Health Disparities Across Generations (New)
How to Create & Implement Healthy General Plans
A Roadmap for Healthier General Plans: Step-by-Step, Who Does What?
Health in All Policies in General Plans
Licensing & Zoning: Tools for Public Health
General Plans & Zoning: A Toolkit for Building Healthy, Vibrant Communities
From the Ground Up: Land Use Policies to Protect & Promote Farmers Markets
Seeding the City: Land Use Policies to Promote Urban Agriculture
Model Comprehensive Plan Language on Complete Streets Healthy Planning Policies: A Compendium from California General Plans
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Community Development Healthyhomesrequirehealthyneighborhoods.Ourresourceshelpcommunitiesredesignneighborhoodstobemoreconvenientsoresidentscanwalk,bike,ortakepublictransittomeettheirdailyneeds.Thesetoolsprovideavarietyofstrategiesandpolicyoptions,includingincentivestolocategrocerystoresinunderservedareas,buildmoresidewalks,requirebikeprograms,andmakepublictransitmoreaccessible.Communitiescanalsochangelocalcodestoencouragethedevelopmentoffarmersmarketsandcommunitygardens.
Building In Healthy Infill: A Guide for Improving Public Health Through Development
Room for Improvement: Key Strategies for Healthy Infill
Creating Healthier Suburbs: Tools for Transforming Sprawl into Livable Communities
How Four Bay Area Cities Brought Health into Redevelopment Projects (A Podcast Series)
Complete StreetsCompletestreetspolicieschangehowstreetsaredesignedsopeopleofallagesandabilitiescantravelsafelyandeasily,whethertheyarewalking,biking,ridingthebus,ordriving.Theseresourcescanhelpyouputcompletestreetspoliciesintopractice.
What Are Complete Streets?
A Guide to Building Healthy Streets
Road Signs Pedcast
Complete Streets Policies at the Local Level (Model Local Resolution, Ordinance, & Comprehensive Plan Language)
Complete Streets Policies at the State Level (Model State Resolution & Legislation)
Workplace WellnessHealthierworkersaremoreproductive,havefewersickdays,andhavedecreasedhealthcarecosts.Giventhatmanyadultsspendhalftheirwakinghoursatwork,theworkplacecanplayabigroleinsupportingpositivelifestylechanges.Mostworkplacewellnesseffortshavefocusedonorganizationalprogramsandpolicies.However,jurisdiction-widepoliciesimplementedbystateandlocalgovernmentscanalsosupportwellnessintheworkplace.
Workplacewellnessdoesnotbeginandendattheofficedoor.Employeewellnessandcommunityhealtharefundamentallylinked.Developedforwellnesspromoters,includingdecisionmakers,businessleaders,healthdepartmentstaff,andotherstakeholders,theseresourceprovidescommonstrategiesforsupportingworkplacewellness.
WalkThisWay:AResourceonStateandLocalPoliciesThatSupportPhysicalActivityandWellness
HowtoSupportPhysicalActivityandWellnessinandAroundtheWorkplace(infographic)
TheStoryofAlex&Riley(Comic)
HealthyWorkplaces,HealthyFamilies(Webinar)
UnlockingOfficeStairwells(FactSheet&LiabilityMemo)
MovingintheRightDirection:AddressingLiabilityConcernsRelatedtoWorkplacePhysicalActivityProgramsforLow-WageWorkers
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Food & Beverages
Ahealthydietiskeytomaintaininggoodhealth.Butmanylow-incomechildrenandfamilies—thoseatgreatestriskforpreventablediseaseslikediabetesandheartdisease—don’thaveaccesstohealthyfoodsandbeveragesintheirneighborhoods.Weworkonavarietyofpolicystrategiesthatmakeiteasierforeveryonetoaccesshealthyfoodsandbeveragesathome,atwork,atschool,andinstores.
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Food Systems Whatfeaturesoffoodpolicydrivehealthequity?Howcaninstitutionsandbusinessesusestrategicfoodpurchasingtoimprovecommunityhealth?Exploretheintersectionoffoodpolicyandprocurementstrategiestoimprovecommunityhealth.
Health Equity & Food Systems: Critical Thinking on 8 Policies (Blog) (New)
Building Healthy, Equitable Communities Through a Just Food System (Webinar) (New)
Continued Conversation About Food Systems (Webinar) (New)
ProcurementLargeinstitutionssuchasgovernmentagenciesandhospitalspurchasefoodanddrinksinlargequantitieseveryday.Whentheseinstitutionsmakepurchasingdecisionsbasedongoodfoodvalues,itproduceswinsforcommunitywellness,thelocaleconomy,andtheenvironment.Theseresourcesexplainhowhealthypurchasingpracticescanbeleveragedtohelpimprovecommunityhealth.
Homegrown: Implementing State & Local Preferences for Food Procurement (New)
Institutions Buying Food for Health & Equity: An Infographic
A Fact Sheet on Establishing Healthier Food Service Guidelines for Government Facilities
Understanding Healthy Procurement: Using Government Purchasing to Increase Access to Healthy Food
Making Change: Healthier Vending for Municipalities (Guide & Model Agreement)
Reach for More: Healthier Beverage Vending for Government Agencies in Rural Settings
The Shakedown On Sodium: Using Group Purchasing to Provide Lower-Sodium Foods
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Sugary Drinks Sugarydrinks(alsocalledsugar-sweetenedbeverages,orSSBs)areanynon-alcoholicbeveragesthatcontainaddedcaloricsweeteners,likenon-dietsoda,fruitades,sportsdrinks,energydrinks,sweetenedwaters,andsweetenedcoffeeandteabeverages.Thesecommonplacebeveragesareatthenexusofmanyimportanthealthequityissues,suchaslackofnutritiousfoodoptionsforlow-incomefamiliesandtargetedmarketingtounderservedcommunities.
10 Ways to Limit Sugary Drinks in Your Community (Infographic) (New)
Sugary Drink Strategy Playbook: Reducing Sugary Drinks to Promote Community Health and Equity (New)
A Legal and Practical Guide for Designing Sugary Drink Taxes (Second Edition) (New)
Model Ordinance Regulating Sales of Sugary Drinks
Sugary Drinks: Approaches to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption (Roadmap & Brochure)
Breaking Down the Chain: A Guide to the Soft Drink Industry
Model Legislation Requiring a Safety Warning for Sugary Drinks
Energy Drink Policies: Mini-Case Studies
Model Local Resolution Supporting a Statewide Excise Tax or Regulatory Fee on SSBs
Addressing Sugary Drinks through the Local School Wellness Policy
Regulating Retail Sales of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Fact Sheets About Innovative Strategies
• Be sure to see all of our resources on healthy food retail.
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Alcoholic-Related HarmsExcessivealcoholuseisapublichealthproblemwithavarietyofconsequences,rangingfromincreasedriskofdiseasetoincreasedhealthcarecostsforsociety.Thereareanumberofevidence-basedstrategiestoreduceexcessivealcoholuseincommunities.
Alcohol Taxes Infographic
Commercial Host Liability Infographic
Alcohol Outlet Density Infographic
Status of State Dram Shop Liability: 2015 Prevention Status Report Update
Status of Local Authority to Regulate Alcohol Outlet Density: Update of State Data & Coding
• Be sure to see all of our resources on healthy food retail.
Well WaterThefederalSafeDrinkingWaterAct(SDWA)regulatesthenation’spublicdrinkingwatersupply,safeguardingdrinkingwaterforthemajorityofUSresidents.However,theSDWAdoesnotapplytoalldrinkingwatersources.Privatelyownedwellsserveapproximately12%oftheUSpopulation,or34millionresidents.Thesesmallerwatersystemsdonotmeetthefederaldefinitionofapublicwatersystemandthereforearenotregulatedbyfederallaw.
Theseresourcesaredesignedforstateandlocalhealthdepartmentstaffwhowanttounderstandhowstateandlocalpolicycanbeused,inadditiontooutreachandeducation,toensureaccesstosafedrinkingwaterforpeoplewhouseprivatewells.
From Source To Tap: State Policies to Improve Drinking Water Quality in Private Well Systems (infographic & fact sheet) (New)
Improving Well Water Quality and Well Stewardship: 4 Case Studies on Promoting Policy Change In Private Well Systems (OR, IA, NH, NM) (New)
Navigating Unfamiliar Waters: Improving Drinking Water Quality in Federally Unregulated Wells (New)
Closing the Water Quality Gap: Using Policy to Improve Drinking Water in Federally-Unregulated Drinking Water Systems
• See the Child Care & Schools section for more resources on water access in schools.
Healthy Food RetailIt’simportanttotakeacomprehensiveapproachtoimprovingtheretailenvironment.Whenpublichealthpractitionersindifferentagencies—suchastobaccocontrol,alcoholregulation,andnutritionadvocates—worktogetherandwiththeircommunitytheycancreatestoreswhereit’seasytomakehealthierchoices.
Check Out Healthy Retail (Infographic)
Health on the Shelf: A Guide to Healthy Small Food Retailer Certification Programs
Healthy Retail Playbook & Collaboration Workbook
Licensing for Lettuce: A Guide to the Model Licensing Ordinance for Healthy Food Retailers
Model Healthy Checkout Aisle Ordinance
Fruitful Collaboration: Funding to Promote Fruits & Vegetables in Food Retail Stores (Fact Sheet & Memo)
Incentives for Change: Rewarding Healthy Improvements to Small Food Stores
Calculating Selling Area for Healthy Retail: A Fact Sheet About Improving Access to Healthy Food
• See the Tobacco Prevention section for resources on Tobacco Retailer Licensing.
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Healthier RestaurantsManycommunitiesarelookingforwaystomaketherestaurantenvironmenthealthier,giventhatfamiliesarenoweatingoutmorethanever.Somecommunitiesusehealthyrestaurantprogramstoimprovemenuitems.Othercommunitiespreventfastfoodrestaurantsfromlocatingnearschoolsorsethealthynutritionstandards.
What Can States and Local Governments Do About Menu Labeling? (New)
Putting Health on the Menu: A Toolkit for Creating Healthy Restaurant Programs
Model Healthy Restaurant Program Agreement
Creating Successful Healthy Restaurant Policies: Understanding the Laws Regulating Restaurants
Model Ordinance for Toy Giveaways at Restaurants
Model Healthy Children’s Meals Ordinance
Community Gardens, Farmers Markets, & Mobile VendingCommunitieshavemanyoptionsforexpandingaccesstofreshproduce.Theseresourcesexplorestrategiesforsupportingfarmers’markets,communityandschoolgardens,andmobilecartsofferinghealthyfoodsforsale.
Digging In: Local Policies to Support Urban Agriculture (Infographic)
Ground Rules: A Legal Toolkit for Community Gardens
Seeding the City: Land Use Policies to Promote Urban Agriculture
From the Ground Up: Land Use Policies to Protect & Promote Farmers Markets
Dig, Eat, & Be Healthy: A Guide to Growing Food on Public Property
Green for Greens: Finding Public Funding for Healthy Food Retail
Model Healthy Food System Resolution: The Role of Local Government
Creating a Permit Program for Produce Cart Vendors (Fact Sheet & Model Ordinance)
Healthy Mobile Vending Policies: A Win-Win for Vendors & Obesity Prevention Advocates
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Child Care & Schools Familieshavetremendousinfluenceoverthehealthoftheirchildren,butchildrenarealsocaredforbyotheradultsintheircommunity.Childcareandschoolenvironmentsoftendeterminewhatchildrenareofferedtoeatanddrinkoutsidethehome,aswellashowmuchtimetheyhaveforphysicalactivity.Weworkonavarietyofchildcareandschoolpolicystrategiesthatcansupportfamiliesinraisinghealthychildren.
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Child Care EnvironmentsManystrategies,includinglicensingprograms,canencouragephysicalactivityandpromotegoodnutritioninchildcaresettings.Learnabouttheframeworkthatgovernschildcaresettingsandhowcommunitiescanimprovetheseenvironments.
Funding the Fundamentals: A Primer on Early Care & Education Funding for Public Health Practitioners
A Fact Sheet for Understanding the Model Child Care Licensing Statute for Obesity Prevention
Policies that Support Breastfeeding in Child Care Facilities
School Wellness PoliciesFederallawrequiresallschooldistrictsparticipatingintheNationalSchoolLunchProgramand/orSchoolBreakfastProgramtoadoptalocalschoolwellnesspolicy.Thisrequirementreflectstheessentialroleschoolsplayinpromotingstudenthealthandpreventingchildhoodobesity.Wellnesspoliciesarewrittendocumentsthatoutlinehowschooldistrictsplantohelpkidseatwell,bephysicallyactive,andleadhealthierlives.Theseresourcesaddressvariousissuesrelatedtolocalschoolwellnesspoliciesandprovidestrategiestohelpschooldistrictspromotestudenthealth.
Addressing Sugary Drinks through the Local School Wellness Policy
Addressing Bullying in Local School Wellness Policies
Incorporating Safe Routes to School into Local School Wellness Policies
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act & School Fundraisers: A Fact Sheet for Schools & Communities
How to Enforce a Wellness Policy: A Fact Sheet for Parents & Community Advocates
Model Wellness Policy Language for Water Access in Schools
Food & Beverage Marketing Model School Wellness Policy Language
School Discipline PracticesWeworktoidentifythebarrierstoyoungchildren’shealthydevelopmentandacademicsuccessandillustratehowschoolscaneffectivelyaddressdisciplineissueswhilepromotingpositiveschoolenvironmentswhereallstudentshavetheopportunitytolearn,heal,andthrive.
School Discipline Practices: A Public Health Crisis and an Opportunity for Reform (New)
Building Healthy, Equitable Communities Through Transforming the School Climate (Webinar) (New)
Marketing to YouthDespiteepidemicratesofchildhoodobesityintheUnitedStates,foodmarketerscontinuetopromoteunhealthyproductstoyoungpeople—onTV,inschools,throughdigitalmedialikecellphoneapplicationsandcomputergames,andmore.Theseresourcesshowhowthefoodindustrytargetsyoungpeople,fromtoddlerstoteens,andexplorestrategiesforlimitingtheimpactofthistypeofmarketing.
Marketing Matters: Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Food Marketing to Young Children (Toolkit & Infographic)
Restricting Food & Beverage Advertising in Schools: A Fact Sheet on Local School Wellness Policies
A Fact Sheet on Identifying & Reporting Unfair, Misleading, & Deceptive Ads & Marketing
First Amendment Implications of Restricting Food & Beverage Marketing in Schools
Model Statute Limiting Food Marketing at Schools
Restricting Junk Food Advertising on School Buses: The First Amendment & Defining Junk Food
Breaking Down the Chain: A Guide to the Soft Drink Industry
Digital Food Marketing to Children & Adolescents: Problematic Practices & Policy Interventions
Model California Ordinance for Reducing Storefront Window Signage
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School Nutrition & Water AccessCreatingahealthierfoodenvironmentatschoolisakeystrategyforreducingchildhoodobesity.Weprovideresourcestoimprovethefoodlandscapeoncampus,includingstrategiesforensuringhealthybeveragesinschoolvendingmachines,increasingaccesstocleandrinkingwater,andestablishingahealthyfoodzoneinschoolneighborhoods.
Drinking Water Access in Schools: A Fact Sheet to Help Encourage Water Consumption
How State Plumbing Codes Can Increase Access to Drinking Water in Schools
Improving School Nutrition: Rural Community Profile
Developing a Healthy Beverage Vending Agreement (Fact Sheets & Sample Policies)
Creating a Healthy Food Zone Around Schools (Fact Sheet & Model Ordinance)
Model State Parent-Teacher Association Childhood Obesity Prevention Resolution
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Provisions That Improve the School Food Environment
A Memo on Serving School Garden Produce in the Cafeteria
Model School Board Resolution in Support of Establishing a Farm-to-School Program
Making Change: Healthier Vending for Municipalities (Guide & Model Agreement)
Spinach to Schoolyards: Legal Requirements for Starting a School Produce Stand in California
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Bikingorwalkingtoschoolisaneasywayforchildrentoincorporatephysicalactivityintotheirday.Butthenumberofkidswalkingorbikingtoschoolhasdroppeddramaticallyoverthelastfourdecades.SRTSprogramsandsmartschoolsitingcanmakeneighborhoodsbetterplacesforphysicalactivitywhileencouragingkidstowalktoschoolsafely.Theseresourcescanhelpcommunitiesovercomechallengesandadoptpoliciesthatsupportbikingandwalkingtoschool.
SRTS: Approaches to Support Children Walking & Bicycling to School (Roadmap & Fact Sheet)
SRTS: An Overview for California Advocates
Backing Off Bike Bans: The Legal Risks of Banning Bicycling to School
Crossing with Confidence: Managing Risk When Managing Crossing Guard Programs in California
Get Out & Get Moving: Opportunities to Walk to School Through Remote Drop-Off Programs
On the Move: SRTS Policies in Rural School Districts
Getting the Wheels Rolling: A Guide to Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities
Maximizing Walkability, Diversity, & Educational Equity in U.S. Schools (Convening Report)
Incorporating Safe Routes to School into Local School Wellness Policies
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Tobacco Prevention
Limitingaccesstotobaccoproductsisthefirststepinpreventingtobacco-relateddiseases.Effectivestrategiesincludeeliminatingthesaleoftobaccoproductstominors,regulatingelectroniccigarettes,increasingenforcementofexistinglaws,andreducingexposuretosecondhandsmoke.Weofferawiderangeofresourcestohelpcommunitiestailorandimplementtobaccopreventionpolicyoptions.
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Tobacco Control 101ChangeLabSolutionshasworkedontobaccocontrolpolicyforalmosttwodecades.OurmodellawsandpolicieshavehelpedmakesmokinglessacceptableandaccessiblethroughoutCaliforniaand,increasingly,throughoutthenation.
Tobacco Laws Affecting California (2019 Edition) (New)
There Is No Constitutional Right to Smoke (National & California)
Tobacco Retailer Licensing (TRL)Requiringaretaillicensetoselltobaccocanbeaneffectivewayforlocaljurisdictionstoenforcetobaccocontrolordinances,providingamechanismforcommunicatingwithretailerstoimprovepoliciesandensurecompliance.ThefollowingresourcesprovidepracticaladviceonimplementingaTRLpolicy.
Comprehensive Tobacco Retailer Licensing Model Ordinance (includes Checklist & Supplemental Policy Options) (New)
Tobacco Retailer Licensing: An Effective Tool for Public Health (New)
Show Me Your License: The Basics of Tobacco Retailer Licensing (New)
Minimum Floor Price Laws (New)
Tobacco Retailer Licensing Strategies (Infographic)
Tobacco Retailer Licensing Playbook
Point of Sale Playbook: Policy Options to Regulate the Sale & Marketing of Tobacco Products
Budgeting for a Local Tobacco Retailer License Fee in California (Checklist)
Implementation Checklist for Tobacco Retailer Licensing
Smokefree HousingWell-designedsmokefreehousingpoliciesareanimportanttoolforensuringthehealthoftenants.Likewise,housingstabilityiscriticalforensuringthehealthandwell-beingoffamilies.Smokefreehousingpoliciesandhousingsecurityarebothkeyresourcesforcommunityhealth.Weprovideleadershipinsmokefreehousingoptions,workingwithcommunitiestodevelopstrong,humanesmokefreehousingpolicies.
A New Lease on Life: Landlords’ Right to Make Properties Smokefree (New)
Smokefree Housing: A Model California Ordinance Regulating Smoking in Multiunit Residences (New)
How Disability Laws Can Help Tenants Suffering from Drifting Tobacco Smoke (New)
Legal Options for Tenants Suffering from Drifting Tobacco Smoke (New)
Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing: Protecting Tenants from Secondhand Smoke (Roadmap & Brochure)
A Guide to Making a New Smokefree Housing Law Work
Support for Smokefree Housing: A Fact Sheet Summarizing the Benefits
Working with Landlords & Property Managers on Smokefree Housing: A Guidebook
A Fact Sheet on Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Policies: Strategies to Support Resident Compliance
Creating Smokefree Policies for Affordable Housing in California (with Supporting Documents)
How Landlords Can Prohibit Smoking in Rental Housing (also in Spanish)
How to Make a Condo Complex Smokefree (also in Spanish)
Adopting Smokefree Policies in Multi-Unit Housing, including Rent-Controlled Properties
Smokefree Housing Resources for California Communities with Rent Control Laws
Implementing & Enforcing a Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance: A Fact Sheet for Local Jurisdictions
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Smokefree PlacesOneofthemostimportantstepsacommunitycantaketoimproveitsresidents’healthistocreatemoresmokefreespaces.Thefollowingresourcesaredesignedtohelplocalandstatelawmakersandadvocatesreduceoreveneliminatesecondhandsmokeexposurewherepeoplework,play,andlive.
Pharmacies that Sell Tobacco Send a Mixed Message (infographic) (New)
Comprehensive Smokefree Places Model Ordinance & Checklist (New)
Left Behind in the Smoke: How Exemptions in California’s Smokefree Workplace Act Affect Inequities (New)
Protection Against Employee Retaliation in California
Can My Health Care Facility Go Smokefree?
Leveraging Hospital Community Benefits to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco Use
Support for Smokefree Parks: A Fact Sheet of Benefits
Tobacco Shops & Smokers’ Lounges: Understanding the Exceptions to California’s Smokefree Workplace Act
Interpreting the Law: How to Prohibit Smoking in Places Operated by Volunteers, & in Enclosed Places
Model Tobacco-free or Smokefree Event Policy
Understanding AB 795: Using Citations & Fines to Enforce Smokefree Campus Policies in California
How State Preemption of Local Smokefree Air Laws Adversely Impacts Quitting
How State Laws Preempting Local Authority to Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Adversely Impact Health
Tobacco Sales, Marketing, & AdvertisingStateandlocalgovernmentsareincreasinglylookingforwaystolimitorprohibitthesaleoftobaccoproductstominors.Theseresourcesofferdifferentoptionsandoutlinekeyconsiderationsforadvocatesandcommunityleaders.
Tobacco Retailer Density: Place-Based Strategies to Advance Health and Equity (New)
How to Reduce Tobacco Retailer Density & Why: An Infographic
Tobacco Companies Use Local Stores to Talk to Kids: An Infographic
Model Legislation Establishing a Minimum Retail Sales Price for Cigarettes (& Other Tobacco Products)
Model California Ordinance for Reducing Storefront Window Signage
Restricting Tobacco Sales, Advertising, & Sponsorship at California Public Colleges & Universities (Policy)
Model Tobacco-free or Smokefree Event Policy
Limiting “Teen-Friendly” Cigars: A Fact Sheet About What Communities Can Do
The Federal Tobacco Control Act TheFamilySmokingPreventionandTobaccoControlActgivestheUSFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA)authoritytoregulateproductsthatcontaintobacco.NoteveryprovisionintheTobaccoControlAct,however,appliestoeverykindoftobaccoproduct.Thesefactsheetsexplainissuesrelatedtothelaw.
What Tobacco Products Are Covered by the 2009 FDA Law?
Getting Your Voice Heard: Commenting on Federal Regulations
Sampling: How Does the FDA Law Affect Local Ordinances in California?
Model Resolution Encouraging the FDA to Ban the Use of Menthol in Cigarettes
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Emerging Tobacco ProductsAsthepopularityofelectroniccigarettesandflavoredtobaccoproductsskyrockets,manycommunitieshavebeenincreasinglyconcernedabouttheappealoftheseproductstominorsandaboutthepotentialrisktopublichealthposedbye-cigarettevaporinplacesotherwiserequiredtobesmokefree,suchasschools,hospitals,andworkplaces.
PUP in Smoke: Why Youth Tobacco Possession & Use Penalties Are Ineffective & Inequitable (New)
How to Regulate E-Cigarettes & Other Electronic Smoking Devices (Flowchart)
Model Ordinance Regulating Electronic Smoking Devices
Limiting “Teen-Friendly” Cigars: A Fact Sheet About What Communities Can Do
Local Strategies to Regulate Vape Shops & Lounges: A Fact Sheet About Regulatory Policy Options
Pipe Down! How to Address Drug Paraphernalia in Your Community
Regulating Toxic Vapor: A Policy Guide to Electronic Smoking Devices
Smoke & Mirrors: Why Smokefree Air Laws Can Address Electronic Smoking Devices’ Vapor
Policy Options for Restricting Sales of Menthol Cigarettes & Other Flavored Tobacco Products
Model California Ordinance Restricting Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products
Model Resolution Encouraging the FDA to Ban the Use of Menthol in Cigarettes
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Health CareHealthcaresystemsandhospitalshaveopportunitiestogetinvolvedincommunitypublichealthinitiatives.Partneringwithadvocatesandlocalagencies,providinghealthierfoodsandbeverages,andleveragingcommunitybenefitsallocationsfromhospitalscanhelpkeeppeoplehealthyandoutofemergencyrooms.Ourresourcescanhelphealthcareorganizationsandhospitalsworktowardscommunity-basedprevention.
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Hospital Community BenefitsHospitalscanbepowerfulalliesinhelpingtocreatehealthiercommunities.Notonlydononprofithospitalsplayanimportantroleintreatingdisease,theyalsohelpcommunitiespreventchronicdiseasethroughtheircommunitybenefitsinvestments.Theseresourcesprovideinformationaboutwhathospitalcommunitybenefitsareandhowadvocatescanworkwithlocalnonprofithospitalstopromotehealthyenvironments.
The Health & Housing Starter Kit: A Guide for Public Health Departments, Housing Authorities, and Hospitals Working at the Intersection of Health and Housing (New)
Leveraging Nonprofit Hospital “Community Benefits” to Create Healthier Communities
Maternal & Child HealthChangeLabSolutionshasdevelopedresourcesdetailingthepositivehealtheffectsofbothbreastfeedingandpaidfamilyleavepoliciesforfamilies,youngchildren,andnewmothers.Wehighlightthehealthbenefitsandequity-enhancingcomponentsofcurrentpoliciesandlaws.
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (Infographic) (New)
Breastfeeding from the Start: Health Benefits & Policy Implications of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (New)
Breastfeeding & Racial Equity (Infographic) (New)
Changing the System to Address Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding (New)
Breastfeeding-Supportive Hospital Practices: Fact Sheets on Laws that Support Breastfeeding Among Maternity Patients (in the 18 States with Relevant Laws) (New)
Paid Family Leave Ensures Health Equity for All (Fact Sheet, Literature Review, & Infographic)
Chronic DiseaseOurresourcesoutlineseveralstrategiestoaddresschronicdiseasessuchasdiabetes,asthma,obesity,andaddiction.Wediscussinterventionstoexpandinsurancecoveragethatcommunitiescanusetoaddressdiabetesandhowstateandlocaljurisdictionscanimplementpoliciesthatimproveaccesstohealthyfood.Publichealthadvocates,policymakers,andlocalandstateinstitutionscanusethesepublicationstounderstandthepatterns,trends,andgapsineffortstopreventandtreatchronicdiseases.
Diabetes
Expanding Health Insurance Coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes Prevention Program Return on Investment Fact Sheet
Understanding Diabetes Self-Management Education & Training (50 State Profiles & Policy Poster)
Obesity
Why Adopt an Obesity Prevention Resolution? (Fact Sheet & Model Resolution)
State Attorneys General: Allies in Obesity Prevention (A Fact Sheet Series)
What Does the City Attorney Have to Do with Obesity Prevention? A Fact Sheet for Advocates
Asthma
Using Local & Institutional Policy to Address Root Causes of Asthma: A Hospital-Community Partnership
Smokefree Facilities Oneofthemostimportantstepsacommunitycantaketoimproveitsresidents’healthistocreatemoresmokefreespaces,especiallyathospitalsandpharmaciesthataimtoimprovehealthoutcomes.Theseresourcesaredesignedtohelplocalandstatelawmakersandadvocatesreduceoreveneliminatesecondhandsmokeexposureinhealthcarefacilities.
Pharmacies that Sell Tobacco Send a Mixed Message (infographic) (New)
Can My Health Care Facility Go Smokefree?
A Prescription for Health: Tobacco-Free Pharmacies
